From an Integra to an Accord...Step up?

[AngelSi06]

Good lookin accord. I love the swap. Someday I will do the same.

[Carchick_44]

Power Steering Problem

I know that if I had hours to search, I could probably find the info I need here but unfortunately, I dont have that much time so Id really appreciate a little advise.

My power steering pump makes a terrible groaning noise when I start my car and its a bitch to turn at first. Once Im driving, its ok, but squeals again when I make wide turns.

I dont seem to have any leaks but the fluid is foamy. Do I need to drain and refill my system or replace the pump? HOW do I drain and refill it? If I need to replace the pump, how much would that cost me?

Thanks.

[lowandslow]

they will fit...they unilug 4 lug bolt pattern...4X100 which is a civic and integra and 4X114 wich is our bolt pattern

[Carchick_44]

Thanks for the reply lowandslow. Nice ride, btw.

[Loafer987]

How do you people buy these cars for this cheap?!?!? Especially with an h22a? I sold my rusted out civic hatch with stock suspension and over 300k kilometers with a not so great running H22A for $3000 here in B.C. A friend of mine just bought a totally written off 1991 Accord LX with an h22a in it for 2500 just for the parts and engine. And that was talking the guy down...!
Hondas are way too much money here.

[NAiL05]

You will never make the money back that you invest in a car unless it is a quality car such as stickydiljoe's car that got featured in honda tuning quite a while back.

[Carchick_44]

I paid $1200 for this car, only because he was a friend of my son's....but would have proabably sold it for $1500 to someone else. I think he knew that something major was going on it and was afraid to ask too much.

I only paid $600 for my integra though. I dont know about BC, but in Quebec and Ontario, you can always find an older model car for cheap, if you're willing to put a little time and money into it.

I just happen to be lucky enough to find inexpensive cars that rock.

[TypeG]

i'd say either your pump is going bad or you're low on power steering fluid. later.

[NAiL05]

i'd say either your pump is going bad or you're low on power steering fluid. later.

What he said you prob need a new pump especially if your fluid is foaming. Thats because the pump is cavitating and drawing air. You said no leaks and if the ps fluid is at the right level most likely your pump is gone.

[Carchick_44]

Thanks for the input guys. We figured it was the pump (due to air getting into the lines - causing foaming). I looked on ebay and can get one fairly cheap but they want the same amount as the pump costs, just to ship it to me here. Well, I'll find one around at a reasonable price. Doesnt look too difficult to do. Couple of hour job?

[Antoniostarr]

ha ha

[NAiL05]

Thanks for the input guys. We figured it was the pump (due to air getting into the lines - causing foaming). I looked on ebay and can get one fairly cheap but they want the same amount as the pump costs, just to ship it to me here. Well, I'll find one around at a reasonable price. Doesnt look too difficult to do. Couple of hour job?

More like half an hour.

[GameChewer]

deff a step up in my book

[Carchick_44]

1/2 hour Nail05? Great.

Thanks for the thumbs up GameChewer. Im really enjoying the new car.

Im not sure what the "ha ha" was in reference to. I musta missed something funny...